Researchers at Yale New Haven Health System have devised a way to sterilize N95 respirator masks, which are currently in short supply due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of getting thrown away, the masks that […]
A doctor at the University of Connecticut is utilizing 3D printing technology to make life saving medical makes, similar to N-95 masks, for hospitals that are in short supply of necessary PPE due to the […]
Everywhere you look, the majority of plastic objects in the world around you have been formed by injection molding. Plastic injection molding has been known as a reliable, well-established manufacturing process for over 100 years. […]
What is finishing? Finishing involves altering the surface of a manufactured part to achieve a certain appearance, make it easier to bond with, or provide some type of durability. The finishing processes used on the […]
The FDA outlines very specific requirements for developing a medical device. These requirements necessitate a product development process that is conducted in a series of stages, where one stage must be completed before proceeding to […]
Researchers at the University of Helsinki, in Finland, have developed a smart jumpsuit that can monitor an infant's movements and determine if there is a potential neurological issue. The benefit of the suit is that […]
Engineers at the University of Illinois are working on creating at puncture-free tire. To do so, they used computer simulations to calculate the tire's shear layer's ability to stretch and twist. The end goal is […]
As a leading contract manufacturer, one area of plastic injection molding where we often find the most distinctiveness in is resin selection. When selecting plastic resins you must keep in mind that each molded part […]
In the world of product development, inventors looking to keep costs controlled are leaning more and more towards outsourcing engineering services to a product development company. As with any client/vendor relationship, the financial arrangement between […]
DFM is a part of phase 4 of our new product development process and is addressed at the beginning of launching a product through the new product introduction area. If you are new to product […]